Vulnerability identifier: #VU59115
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
uIP
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Contiki OS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor:
Adam Dunkels
contiki-os.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing TCP packets with Urgent flag. A remote attacker can send specially crafted traffic to the system, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
uIP: 1.0
Contiki OS: 3.0
External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-541018.pdf
http://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.